Hello,
I had a Hustler 6BTV antenna mounted in the side yard and was not =
satisfied with the performance. I do NOT blame the antenna as it was =
not the problem. The problem is that I do not have enough room to mount =
the antenna clear of nearby objects nor was there sufficient room for =
proper radials. This antenna is well made and probably would work well =
if properly positioned. =20
My solution, to my limited space, was to try a Cushcraft MA5V, I =
put this on the roof with a short (5') mast and a vent pipe mount. I =
set the element lengths according to the instructions and only had to =
make two adjustments later. =20
This antenna is only about half the length of the 6BTV because it is =
made for 20, 17,15,12, and 10 meters. It has four 48" radials. I was =
pleasantly surprised at the performance. I have two wire antennas. =
These are an multi-band inverted V and a sloper. The received signal =
strengths when using the MA5V are comparable to when I switch to either =
wire antenna. In some cases the signals are actually stronger with the =
MA5V - probably due to polarization. I would recommend this antenna for =
anyone who, like me, has space limitations. I was skeptical of the =
antenna's performance and actually expected mediocre performance due =
primarily to the small size of the antenna. I am most pleasantly =
surprised with how this thing works! It is quite good indeed. It has =
far exceeded my expectations.
See the reviews on Eham for more. I had none of the problems =
mentioned. (metal burrs and other issues. These problems have =
obviously been corrected)=20
I hope my comments do NOT cross the line that separates opinion from =
advertising! I have nothing to gain from my testimonial. =20
To take care of the Ten-Tec connection to this post - - - I am using =
this antenna with my Jupiter and will also be using it with my Orion.
73; Bill
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